Education Property Tax Credit
If you own your home and pay property taxes, you could be eligible to save up to $350.00 for the 2024 tax year with the Manitoba government’s Education Property Tax Credit (EPTC). The credit helps to cover the school taxes you pay, either directly on your municipal property tax statement or through your income tax return. Seniors may be eligible for additional savings.
The process that allows new or first time homeowners who are eligible to apply the basic $350.00 Education Property Tax Credit on the property tax statement for their principal residence has been streamlined, reducing costs for Manitobans and the province. Instead of applying to Manitoba Finance during a limited period of the year, homeowners will be able to self-assess and notify their municipal office at any time throughout the year.
- Homeowners who notify their municipality before the printing of the municipal property tax statement for the year will have the credit applied starting in that year.
- Homeowners who notify their municipality after the printing of the municipal property tax statement for the year may claim the credit on their personal income tax return for that year and will receive the credit on their property tax statement in subsequent years.
A new or first time homeowner could include, for example, someone moving to Manitoba, someone leaving rental accommodations and moving into a home, or someone in a newly constructed home. Homeowners who already receive the tax credit on their property tax statement are not impacted.
Renters:
If you rent your home, you may qualify to receive for the 2024 tax year up to $525 under the Residential Renters Tax Credit. Learn more.
Seniors:
If you are 65 of age or older by the end of the year, you may qualify for additional savings from the Manitoba government to help cover your education property taxes:
Seniors School Tax Rebate:
Manitoba seniors who live in their own homes may be eligible for the Seniors’ School Tax Rebate. Learn more.
Seniors with income under $40,000:
Senior households with family income under $40,000 may be eligible for an additional EPTC of up to $235. Whether you are a homeowner or a tenant, you can claim this additional amount on your personal income tax return. The Credit is claimed on the Manitoba Income Tax Form MB479 – Manitoba Credits. Learn more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the EPTC?
All Manitoba homeowners who pay education property taxes may be eligible for one EPTC.
For how much is my household eligible?
A maximum $350.00 credit is available to be applied against 2024 school taxes.
Example (2024 tax year): A household pays $750 in school tax. This household is eligible for the full $350.00 EPTC.
Senior households with a combined income of $40,000 or less may be eligible for an additional EPTC of up to $235 for the 2024 tax year. This provides savings of up to $585.00 when combined with the basic $350.00 EPTC. This additional amount can be claimed on your personal income tax return.
For further information, click here to view detailed program rules on the website of the Canada Revenue Agency or call the Manitoba Tax Assistance Office at 204-948-2115, or toll free at 1-800-782-0771, or e-mail TAO@gov.mb.ca